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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 25
Riley Cornelio looks like 2026’s version of Brad Lord for the Washington Nationals 
Last year the Washington Nationals had one pitcher who was the story of camp, and that was Brad Lord. After a breakout year in 2025, Lord showed up to camp with increased velocity and earned a spot on the big league roster.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 24
Bryce Montes De Oca made a statement in first Spring Training outing for the Washington Nationals
We have stressed all offseason that the battle for spots in the Nationals bullpen is wide open. That means we could have some surprise contenders pitch their way on to the roster.
Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 24
Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Gets His First Spring Start Against Cardinals
It's Cade Cavalli time for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. After an offseason where he became the de facto ace of the team following the MacKenzie Gore blockbuster, the right-hander will have an opportunity to showcase what he worked on throughout the winter when it came to bolstering his arsenal.
The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 24
Nationals' New Pitching Approach Has Been on Fully Display Early This Spring
There has been a lot of talk about how the Washignton Nationals might operate differently under this new baseball operationas regime compared to the previous one.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / February 24
Washington Nationals SP Jake Irvin still leaking velocity in first spring start
Jake Irvin fired two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring. That should be good news, but the start made me more bearish on the right hander.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23
Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin
A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin.
Brady House News / Federal Baseball / February 23
Washington Nationals 3B Brady House shows off his big power in Spring Training debut
2026 is a massive year for Brady House’s development. He is entering the season as the undisputed starter at third base. For that to be the case again next year, he is going to have to make big improvements with the bat.
Brady House News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
Brady House Makes Statement in Nationals Dominant Spring Training Win Over Marlins
The Washington Nationals were back in action on Sunday with some new faces littered throughout the lineup to make their spring training debuts. And many
Harry Ford News / Federal Baseball / February 22
Harry Ford should be the frontrunner for the Nationals starting catcher job
One of the biggest competitions we will see this spring is behind the plate. Top prospect and new Nat Harry Ford will be battling it out against Keibert Ruiz at camp.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
Nationals Release New Look Lineup for Game 2 of Spring Training
Now that the spring training opener is complete, the schedule is going to be busy for the Washington Nationals as they prepare for the 2026 season opener.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
This One Tweak Could Solve Nationals Star James Wood's Strikeout Issue
One of the most exciting players on this Washington Nationals roster is James Wood. After he impressed following his call-up to The Show in the midst of the 2024 campaign, he was even more head-turning during his first full season of Major League Baseball last year.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Standout Performers From Nationals Split-Squad Game Against Cardinals
The Washington Nationals got their spring training campaign underway with split-squad action on Saturday against both the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 21
Washington Nationals win both games in their return to action
Baseball is back and the Washington Nationals have come out on top not once, but twice. The team had a split squad double header today, where half the group went to Jupiter to face the Cardinals, while the rest of the team stayed in West Palm Beach to play the Astros.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Four Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Opener vs. Astros
Spring training got underway for the Washington Nationals on Saturday. With it being a split-squad day, the main team stayed in Palm Beach to face the Houston Astros.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Nationals Release Lineups for Spring Training Games Against Astros, Cardinals
The spring training opener for the Washington Nationals has finally arrived, and it's a split-squad day for them as they will have two teams in action.
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Washington Nationals 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More
The Washington Nationals have fresh enthusiasm for the 2026 campaign after yet another uncompetitive display last year. They finished at the foot of the National League East with a 66-96 record, missing out on a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive season.
Blake Butera News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
'They’re Going To Be Pushed Like Never Before' – Blake Butera Take Brutal Approach For The Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals began the offseason with Paul Toboni, 35, taking over as the president of baseball operations. He brought in Blake Butera as the new manager for the Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 15
Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
It should be an exciting time for Washington Nationals fans. Not only has their front office gone through a complete overhaul, but so has the rest of their organization as a whole. Since winning the World Series in 2019, it has been nothing but disappointing for the team calling the nation’s capital home.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11
Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore
Lacking depth in the starting rotation after trading Gore, the Nationals decided to spend a little on the free agent market to bring in a quality veteran, right-hander Miles Mikolas.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas
The Nationals are signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, reports Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. This comes after TalkNats reported that the two sides were talking on Tuesday morning.
Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9
Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal
The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.
Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7
Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien
Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.
Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency
The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3
Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
The Red Sox are still a bat short in their lineup, with openings at third and second base.
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